Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Iran’s IRGC Strikes Togo-Flagged Tanker Over Strait Passage
Iran’s IRGC says it struck an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.
The tanker was registered under Togo’s flag.
The IRGC claimed the ship was trying to cross the strait illegally.
It also said the vessel had been influenced by the US Army.
The IRGC said it still controls the waterway.
It warned other merchant ships not to make illegal crossings.
The report does not identify the tanker by name.
It also does not give a specific time for the incident.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC claimed the vessel attempted to cross the strait illegally.
According to the IRGC, the tanker had been “deceived and provoked” by the US Army.
The IRGC said it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz.
It warned merchant vessels against making what it described as illegal passages through the strait.
- Who
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and a Togo-flagged oil tanker were involved.
- What
- The IRGC said it struck the tanker over an alleged illegal passage attempt.
- When
- The article does not specify when the incident occurred.
- Where
- The Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- According to the IRGC, the tanker attempted an illegal crossing after being “deceived and provoked” by the US Army.
- Reported actor
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
- Vessel
- A Togo-flagged oil tanker
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- IRGC allegation
- The tanker attempted to cross the strait illegally
- US role alleged by IRGC
- The vessel was reportedly “deceived and provoked” by the US Army
- IRGC position
- It said it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz
- Warning
- Merchant vessels were warned against illegal passage